New Haven Clock Co. "Elfrida" 30-Day Regulator Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th Century
This antique American regulator wall clock by the New Haven Clock Company is identified in the listing as the "Elfrida" model. Housed in a carved wooden case measuring 49 inches in height, it features turned side columns and an ornate carved pediment.
The circular dial displays Roman numerals along with a subsidiary seconds track below the XII position, marked with thirty-day duration text. Below the dial, the glazed lower door reveals a long pendulum with a circular brass bob. According to the seller, the clock houses a double wind 30-day movement and was serviced in 2018.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Regulator wall clock
- Maker
- New Haven Clock Company
- Model
- Elfrida
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 49ʺH
- Place recorded
- United States
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Movement Duration
- 30 day
- Maker / attribution
- New Haven Clock Company
Design
- Visible features
- • Carved pediment with scrolling crest and turned column flanks framing the case. • White dial with Roman numeral hour markers, two winding arbors, and a subsidiary dial below 12 o'clock. • Glazed pendulum drop showing a long pendulum rod with a round metal bob.
- Identity and Provenance
- This regulator wall clock is identified by the seller as the "Elfrida" model, manufactured by the New Haven Clock Company. The item is attributed to the late 19th century and is of United States origin. No further provenance or documentation regarding the history of this specific clock is provided.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The clock is housed in a carved wooden case measuring 49 inches in height, 19 inches in width, and 7.5 inches in depth. The design includes a carved pediment and turned side columns. The dial is white, featuring Roman numeral hour markers and two winding arbors. A subsidiary dial is positioned beneath the 12 o'clock marker. A glazed lower door provides a view of the pendulum, which consists of a long rod and a circular metal bob.
- Mechanism and Operational Status
- The seller reports that the clock contains a double-wind 30-day movement and was serviced in 2018. The seller states the clock functioned during recent testing. The platform specifies that for items sold for decorative display, timekeeping accuracy and operational functionality are not guaranteed, particularly regarding potential adjustments required following transit.
Identification
- Reference
- Elfrida
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement is not shown directly uncased.
- Research required: Chairish notes that running and timekeeping accuracy are not guaranteed and items are sold primarily for decorative display.